Silk Vanilla Almond Creamer VEGAN!!!

5:23 PM

Right now I am studying for my RD exam and have been needing an extra boost of caffeine to get be going to hit the books. I am an ICED coffee girl and do not like hot coffee. Usually I splurge at Starbucks, but now I decided to start brewing at home. Since I do not consume dairy I have been looking for a creamer alternative.

I found Silk Vanilla Almond Creamer at my local grocery store and LOVE IT. It was on sale for $2.99. It basically is the same as their sweetened vanilla almond milk, except more condensed and thick. It has a great nutty flavor with a splash of creamy vanilla.

Brewed some coffee, threw some ice in and poured the creamer in for a phenomenal iced beverage! Literally went through a whole pot drinking it.
Happy Studying for me! I want to try the Hazelnut one as well1

BENEFITS

Absolutely no cholesterol or saturated fat
Free of dairy, lactose, gluten, casein, egg, peanut and MSG
Verified by the Non-GMO Project’s product verification program
No artificial colors, flavors or funny business
INGREDIENTS: Almondmilk (Filtered Water, Almonds), Cane Sugar, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Sea Salt, Gellan Gum.

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Hyleys Tea Slim Tea, Goji Berry,

1:38 PM

Slim Tea Does It Work?

Tea detoxes are all the rage these days, fueled on Instagram and Pinterest. Here's my review on a cheap alternative to popular, pricey brands such as Tiny Tea-Tox.

What is it?
"Helps progressively lose weight by increasing metabolism, which accelerates fat burn and calorie expenditure. Promotes cleansing, detoxification and healthy digestion.Works as a gentle laxative."

Contains:
Green Tea (Camellia senensis)
Senna Leaves (Cassia angustifolias
Natural Goji Berry Flavor

Cost
Purchased for $2.99 at Burlington Coat Factory.
Tiny tea tox goes for around $35.00.

Taste
Fruity, yet a little bit on the sour side. After drinking this a lot, I found I had to mix another flavor of tea bag for the taste. Not the best.

How I used it
I used two teabags a day, and drank it after meals.

Results
The night of, I found myself waking at 5am with MASSIVE stomach cramps. Later that morning after I had gotten out of bed, I had diarrhea for the rest of the day. However did my stomach look flat? Yes. I'm pretty sure all this tea does is act as a laxative, and made me lose 3lbs in water weight. I am sure if I hop on the scale today, the weight will be back!

Do I Recommend? Final Statement

If you are looking for a quick fix to get rid of some bloating and don't mind sitting on the toilet this is for you! In the long run using this will cause dehydration, bowel dysfunction, and weightloss! I will continue to use this product on the weekends after a cheat a day, or if I feel like my bloating is evere.

Review: Latta Kefir

7:10 PM

What is Kefir?

This past summer I went to Europe and had the joys of trying out a popular dairy product, Kefir. Kefir has been associated with longevity and is a staple in a healthy European diet.

kefir has been associated with longevity and has been a staple of the healthy European diet. - See more at: http://lattausa.com/product/strawberry/#sthash.8wodH1Hw.dpuf

This differs from yogurt, because they both contain different kinds of bacteria. Keifer helps to conolize the gut while yogurt keeps it clean. They are both great additions to your diet, but I prefer Keifer.

Latta Kefir

I have tried numerous brands (Lifeway is mostly in the US) but recently I have tried the holy grail of all Kefir. Latta!
The texture is amazing, its not exactly like the normal drinkable kefir, and a little less thick then regular non fat yogurt. Latta also uses natural strawberry sweetener and it is overall not super sweet which i really appropriate. There is also only 70 calories in a container! I purchased mine at my local gourmet food market but you can always check on the website to see if it is available near you.
I had the strawberry one :) It was $1.00 for 1!

Taste: 9/10

Price: 6/10

Nutrition: 8/10

Review: Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte Mix

6:51 PM

Do you LOVE Starbuck's PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte)? Trader Joe's started offering an instant powdered form of Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte.

At $3.99 for 10oz, this tub makes around 8 servings. All you have to do is add boiling water! It can be served iced as well.

Now the flavor is definitely pumpkin but I'm not sure how well it goes with the chai. I am not a fan of the flavor at all.
The main ingredient is sugar and a serving has a 140 drinkable calories. Horrible nutritional value. There is a couple of grams of protien and fiber but so much sugar it's not worth it.

This stuff also does not dissolve well. It takes FOREVER to mix in. Also if you wanted to use milk instead of water its even worse. I wish TJ would come out with a pumpkin latte without the chai! I would not repurchase this again, however if you like the flavor then its way cheaper than getting a latte from Starbucks! Plus you can have it all year long.

Overall:

Price: 7/10

Taste: 4/10

Nutrition: 1/10

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Dietetic Internship Interview Tips & Questions!

6:53 PM

I am currently preparing for an interview this Monday, and have found a list of questions that I am preparing answers for preparation. I had a mock interview with a university career adviser, which helped me get feedback for some of the basic questions he asked me.

Some Tips I took away:

Treat a video interview like a real one, DRESS UP! Have a non distracting background, and make sure there is no noise either.

Be confidant in yourself. Do not mumble, use "um" a lot, and keep a positive face.

The SPAR approach should be used on certain situation questions. SPAR stand for Situation, Problem at hand, Action, Result. It's important to relate how the result affects who you are today.

I am really nervous, and getting all my thoughts out is helping to calm my nerves.
Here are just some questions I have found from several other blogs:

What is the future of the dietetic profession?

We have all had an experience either professionally or personally where we did not live up to the expectations of another. Describe a situation in which this may have happened to you including your reaction and how you were affected by this experience.

The internship will require a large commitment of time, energy and financial resources over a 12 month period. Do you anticipate any problems achieving this level of commitment.

Please describe a patient or client contact you have had in a nutrition related setting. Please describe the setting and tell us, what the most enjoyable aspect? What was the least enjoyable or most challenging aspect?

Is there some unique quality or skill you will bring to us?

How will you add value to our institution as an intern?

Tell us about a time when you had to deal with an extremely difficult or unhappy customer, patient, or co-worker. How did you deal with the situation and what was the outcome? Would you do anything differently next time?

Have you ever worked in an ethnically diverse setting? If so, please tell us what that experience was like for you.

Summarize yourself in 3 words, with one word describing strength, weakness, and the third, up to you.

What is the most difficult thing you have ever done or your greatest challenge in your life (not work related)? What/how did you overcome it and tell us what you learned from it?

You receive a consult for diet education for a client. The client arrives and is not interested in making any dietary changes. How would you handle this situation?

If an overweight teenage boy came to you to discuss his eating habits and his mother was controlling the conversation, how would you handle the situation?

What three topics would you discuss with a newly diagnosed diabetic?

If you were asked to give a presentation at a health fair on three current trends in nutrition, what would they be?

If you had the opportunity to choose any topic and conduct research on it, what would you choose and why?

What do you think of the idea of implementing BMI measurements in schools K-12?

A man comes to see you for a consultation and he brings a new supplement that he bought at a natural foods store. The supplement claims to lower cholesterol, but you have never heard of the supplement before. How would you handle the situation.

Name two current trends in the field of dietetics.

What would you do if you were in charge of a kitchen during the food rotation and only half of your staff showed and there was only an hour before breakfast?

What would you do if you found out someone completely disregarded your recommendation?

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Chocolate Chia Pudding

1:07 PM

"Chia seeds are full of antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids and fiber. They also are a great complete protein source. Most people wonder how to incorporate this super food into their diet. Chia seeds expand, and cause a tapioca like affect, making pudding overnight. There are many other flavors as well"

Vegan - Lactose Free - Gluten Free

Prep: 10min. Refridgerate: 6 hours.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (almond or coconut are my personal favs)
1/4 cup chia seeds
3 tablespoons raw cacao powder (baking cocoa will also work)
1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
Chocolate scrapings for garnish

Directions:
1. Add all of the ingredients to a large glass jar with a lid, give it a quick stir, then put the lid on. Shake it like crazy to mix it all up. Refrigerate until very thick and pudding-like, at least 4 hours or overnight, shaking or stirring occasionally. Serve the pudding chilled with whatever topping you’d like. See my suggestions below.
2. Optional add ins/toppings: crystallized ginger, goji berries, nut butter, coconut, fresh citrus, bananas, nuts, pomegranate seeds, whipped coconut cream.
You can find Chia seeds at your local health food store. I use Bob's Red Mill, which is carried by most mass grocers. Let me know what variations you try!

Source: http://blog.freepeople.com/2014/02/chocolate-chia-seed-superfood-pudding-glutenfree-vegan/#comments

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Black Bean Brownies

3:41 PM

Want to add more fiber to your diet? These brownies are a little more healthy for you and contain a whole can of black beans! They also make a moist fudgey brownie-- my favorite!

Total time: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
Makes: 12 servings

Ingredients:
-1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
-1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; divided
-3 tablespoons canola oil
-3 eggs
-2/3 cup packed brown sugar
-1/2 cup baking cocoa
-1 teaspoon vanilla accract
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Place the beans, 1/4 cup chocolate chips and oil in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Add the eggs, brown sugar, cocoa, vanilla, baking powder and salt; cover and process until smooth.

Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutrition Facts:

1 brownie equals: 167 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 131 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/black-bean-brownies

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